The Lifetime Achievement (sponsored by Barclays) and Mentor of the Year (sponsored by The Malhotra Group) awards will be announced on the evening.

Gillian Marshall, chief executive of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, said: “Entrepreneurial businesses drive our economy, creating jobs and wealth, so it is only right that we celebrate the work of those people who lead these enterprises.

“There are some fantastic nominees battling for these awards, from well-known larger businesses to those that are just starting to come to prominence, and we are looking forward to an excellent evening, honouring some fantastic people.”

For more information and to book a place at the awards ceremony, visit www.entrepreneursforum.net